Nepali Congress Wins Ilam-1 Seat After 26 Years in Close Contest During House of Representatives Election-2082
Summary
Nepali Congress has won the Ilam-1 seat after 26 years in a closely fought House of Representatives election, with young leader Nishkal Rai defeating rivals, including the Shram Sanskriti Party and CPN-UML.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress won Ilam Constituency No-1 for the first time in 26 years in the House of Representatives Election-2082.
- Nishkal Rai secured 14,543 votes, defeating Binod Nembaang of the Shram Sanskriti Party by 911 votes.
- The election saw a multi-polar contest with CPN-UML, Shram Sanskriti Party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, and Nepal Communist Party candidates all participating.
- Nishkal Rai is a young, educated leader with a background in management and economics, active in youth and social service programs.
